Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 7,000 acres of undeveloped coastal habitats, including beaches, dunes, maritime forests, and freshwater marshes. It serves as a critical stopover for migratory birds and a nesting site for sea turtles. Visitors can hike the Pine Beach Trail to a secluded beach, explore the Jeff Friend Trail through a coastal hardwood swamp, or simply enjoy the solitude and wildlife viewing opportunities that this pristine sanctuary offers.

Don't miss

• Hike the Pine Beach Trail, a 2.5-mile round trip through dunes and forest to a quiet beach.
• Observe migratory songbirds and shorebirds during spring and fall migrations.
• Visit during sea turtle nesting season (May–October) to see protected nests along the beach.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Cheapest way inGulf Shores stand up paddle boarding lesson and tour5★ · 12 travelers~1 hourFrom$59 per personSee dates →

Getting there